Senior Staff CPU RTL Design Engineer
Description For Senior Staff CPU RTL Design Engineer
Google is seeking a Senior Staff CPU RTL Design Engineer to join their hardware team developing custom silicon solutions for direct-to-consumer products. This role offers an exciting opportunity to shape the future of Google's hardware experiences by contributing to CPU subsystem development and microarchitecture design.
The position requires a seasoned professional with at least 10 years of experience in digital logic design and RTL concepts, along with a Master's degree in a relevant field. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in CPU architecture, SOC design, and experience with ARM Instruction Set Architecture.
As a Senior Staff Engineer, you'll be responsible for developing CPU subsystem front-end designs, proposing performance enhancements, and working closely with cross-functional teams including Software, Architect, and Performance teams. You'll need to effectively communicate technical trade-offs and ensure designs meet production quality standards while achieving PPA (Performance, Power, and Area) goals.
This role offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology that impacts millions of users worldwide. You'll be part of Google's innovative hardware team, contributing to the next generation of CPU development and helping to push the boundaries of what's possible in consumer hardware products.
The position is based in a Google office, where you'll collaborate with diverse teams and have access to Google's extensive resources and benefits. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who wants to make a significant impact on Google's hardware future while working with some of the best minds in the industry.
The ideal candidate will combine technical expertise with leadership skills, as you'll be guiding technical decisions and working across teams to deliver high-quality solutions. If you're passionate about CPU design, have a strong background in RTL development, and want to shape the future of Google's hardware products, this role offers the perfect platform to advance your career while working on meaningful projects.
Responsibilities For Senior Staff CPU RTL Design Engineer
- Participate in developing CPU subsystem and front-end designs, emphasizing microarchitecture and RTL design for next generation CPU
- Propose performance enhancing microarchitecture features, and work with Software, Architect, and Performance teams for trade-off studies
- Communicate the pros and cons of microarchitecture enhancements
- Deliver designs meeting PPA goals with production quality
- Work with Verification team to ensure production of quality designs
- Collaborate with physical design and power teams to meet frequency, power, and area goals
- Interpret modern techniques into design constructs and provide guidance for performance evaluation
Requirements For Senior Staff CPU RTL Design Engineer
- Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field, or equivalent practical experience
- 10 years of experience with digital logic design principles, RTL design concepts, and languages such as Verilog or SystemVerilog
- Experience with RTL language (System Verilog) and related design processes (e.g., Lint, UPF)
- PhD in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science (preferred)
- Experience leading front-end design for modern processor components or AI accelerators (preferred)
- Experience with SOC design, architect, and integration (preferred)
- Experience with ARM Instruction Set Architecture (preferred)
Benefits For Senior Staff CPU RTL Design Engineer
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Parental leave benefits
- Equal employment opportunity
- Accommodation for disabilities
- Global collaboration opportunities
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